I was a senior trader. Now I’m a programmer. Here’s why

Discussion in 'Wall St. News' started by trader99, Apr 17, 2018.

  1. trader99

    trader99

    It's a trial run. In any random sample you can get high win rate. But it doesn't mean shit as I found out if one trade can and does wipe out all the small gains. Lol

    It's a small test. Relax. If this was over thousands of trades then I would be impressed. But it ain't. Just testing various trading styles.
     
    Last edited: Apr 18, 2018
    #61     Apr 18, 2018
  2. Sig

    Sig

    It's funny, I couldn't feel more the opposite of this attitude, and I'm just a couple years away from 50 and money-wise could retire any time. Can't imagine having to live with this kind of mindset!
     
    #62     May 9, 2018
  3. Wait until some fast talkin kid out codes you 1000 lines to 1 and laughs at you. Then get back to us.
     
    #63     May 9, 2018
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  4. volpri

    volpri

    Then go for a 5% win rate or 0% win rate!
     
    #64     May 9, 2018
  5. Humpy

    Humpy

    Many of the algos that claim to be profitable use the Martingale system.
    They are digging their own graves with that unless they are a bit smarter than the average bunny.
     
    #65     May 10, 2018